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Jay Eugene Schweitzer
Jay and his family moved to Seattle in April 1966. Jay graduated from Bothell High School in 1981 and began a long career in the high tech industry, culminating as an IT Manager with the Hilton Corporation in Honolulu, HI at the time of his death.
Jay touched many lives. He displayed an uncommon degree of friendliness and caring, and had an uncanny ability to connect with strangers and form personal relationships. Jay loved family and friends, music, computers, and motorcycling.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Sarah, in Woodinville, WA; sons, Jacob and Jordan, in Seattle, WA, and Erik, in Ohio; step-sons, Jason and Alex, in Seattle; parents, Lue and Sharon, in Arlington, WA; sister, Leslie (Glen) Vanderwel, in Granite Falls, WA; brother, Bob (Hattie,) in Camano Island, WA; nieces, Allina and Samantha; nephews, Gavin, Benjamin, and Logan; grandmother, Rose Schweitzer, in Jamestown, ND; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at the Belle Chapel, located at 231 Avenue B, in Snohomish, WA.
In lieu of flowers, any memorials can be made to the American Heart Association in Jay's memory
http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR?pg=ffind&fr_id=1030
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Jay Schweitzer
Susan (Jackson) Anderson
June 8, 2008
My heart goes out to Jay's whole family. I've known Jay for over 30 years but had not kept in touch for over 10 years. I remeber Jay as being a fun loving, family oriented man who loved his children and family greatly. I'm so sorry for your loss, but know that he's in a better place and watching over all of you. Remember the good times, and cherish the laughter he shared with everyone. God Bless all of you.
Monica Denton
June 8, 2008
Dear Leslie,
My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your brother. You are in my thoughts and I pray that God will bring you comfort. I know the hurt you feel, and it does ease with time, but we never forget our loved ones, and that's a blessing.
Rick Dahl
June 3, 2008
Jay is my friend from many years ago. We went to the same High School (Bothell), got into trouble together and hung out together. I first met jay in 1982 through my girlfriend darcy who was friends with his girlfriend at the time. What a guy he was then! Funny, kind, tuff, and always there to help out if he could. Jay you will be missed greatly.Until we meet again bro!!
To his family...I am very sorry for your loss. I know nothing can heal the hurt, but in time in will ease. God Bless you all.
Brooke and Nate Petersen
June 2, 2008
Jay was my brother-in-law through marriage. I have got a chance to know his brother Bob as a wonderful man who is married to my sister Hattie and my two wonderful nephews. I only met Jay a handful of times but each encounter left me with the impression of a very jovial, kind, sweet soul. My husband and I had the most wonderful opportunity to have dinner with Jay and his wife in December 2007 when we were on vacation in Hawaii. I left with the impression and regret that I didn't hadn't had the chance to get to know Jay better. We are deeply saddened to hear about Jay's death and our deepest sympathy go out to Jay's whole family and many friends. May you rest in peace Jay. Love, Brooke and Nate.
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Dave and Thea Nutter
June 2, 2008
To Lue, Sharon and family,
We came to know Jay when Bob and Hattie married and knew right away he would be a bright light within the family. We will miss his friendship and smile. Our thoughts are with you all. Love, Dave and Thea
Jay Prochaska
June 2, 2008
I worked with Jay at Humongous Entertainment a few years ago, and I must say his kindness and great personality truly touched me and many others around him. He will be missed, and I pray for him and his family.
Debbie Torbett
June 2, 2008
To your Family and Friends: I am so sorry to hear about your Loss. May the Lord give you comfort as you grieve. Jay was a friend from junior high and high school from Ballard. He was a kind person and he always had a smile on his face. I saw him many years ago and I know how much he loved his family. I pray for all who knew him, especially his family. May his memories and legacy live on and he rest in peace.
Blessings,
Debbie (Herr) Torbett
Sheila Davis (Schweitzer)
June 2, 2008
I'm very sorry for your sudden loss of a son/brother/dad and friend. I can only imagine your grief. Know I'm praying for your family.
Linda and Hugh Kelly
June 2, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathies to the entire Schweitzer family. So many memories of Jay have crossed our hearts recently and always with love and affection for his special soul. Please know that we are keeping you all close to our hearts in thoughts and prayers.
Much love, Kelly and Linda
Jacob Schweitzer
June 1, 2008
My dad was the best person I knew. He taught me many things that help make me the person I am today. I will miss him terribly, but will continue to live my life in his honor.
Dorothy Johnson
June 1, 2008
I met Jay in a Parents without partners chat room about 10 years ago, we always talked about computer stuff and family, we chatted every few weeks, I was always AMAZED at how many friends he had, I will really miss him and and my prayers go out to all those that new him.
tina laycock / culver
June 1, 2008
schweitzer family,
It's been probably 20yrs or more since i saw any of you, but was very sad to hear about jay. Bobby and D.J. were my first two best friends, but i remember all of you very fondly and wanted to share my condolences. My mom and i were thinking and talking about your family just not that long ago. may god bless all of you now and always. love, tina laycock (culver)
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